Background
Ploessel, Velma Dunn was born on October 9, 1918 in Monrovia, California, United States. Daughter of Harold Bruce and Velma Clare (Clancy) Dunn.
Ploessel, Velma Dunn was born on October 9, 1918 in Monrovia, California, United States. Daughter of Harold Bruce and Velma Clare (Clancy) Dunn.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Southern California, 1939; Master of Science in Education, University of Southern California, 1942.
Instructor swimming and badminton, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1939; teacher physical education, Huntington Park (California) High School, 1940-1943; teacher physical education, San Pedro (California) High School, 1943-1949; teacher, department chairman, South Gate (California) Junior High School, 1953-1980; retired,, 1980.
Instructor first aid and water safety American Red Cross. President Downey (California) Coordinating Council, 1986-1988. Volunteer Olympic Festival, since 1991.
Vice president, president DowneyAlumnae Panhellenic, 1989-1992, editor newsletter, 1989-1990. Member spirit team, volunteer Southern California Olympians, since 1982. Member California Retired Teachers Association (travel coordinator Whittier 1989-1992, scholarship publicity chairman since 1990), American Association of University Women (vice president Downey branch 1981-1983, president 1983-1985, international relations branch 1990-1991, editor newsletter 1983-1985), DeltaPsi Kappa (editor The Foil 1960-1965).
Married Howard Theodore Ploessel, July 5, 1943 (deceased October 1968). Children: Nancy Carol, Dennis Bruce.